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Reconstruction of malunited extra-articular fractrures of the distal radius by corrective osteotomy and fixation

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Orthopaedic Surgery

Advisors

Muhammadi, Muhammad H., El-Safouri, Yaser A.

Authors

Ahmad, Adel Muhammad

Accessioned

2017-04-26 12:05:36

Available

2017-04-26 12:05:36

type

M.D. Thesis

Abstract

Malunion is the most common complication ofdistal radius fractures, significant malunion cancause considerable disability this thesisevaluate effect of osteotomy, bone graft andfixation in malunited distal end radius. Thiswas done on40 patients treated open wedgeosteotomy, corticocancellous bone graft withinternal fixation by standard T – plate.Result:In this study, the distal radius osteotomysucceeded in restorng normal alignment of thedistal radius in most cases. Fernandez poimtscore system Excellent results 19 cases – Goodin 14 cases and fair in 2 cases.

Issued

1 Jan 2008

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/32164

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

05 Feb 2023